<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bolder; color: var(--bs-body-color);">AIPH University Champions AMR Awareness: A Week of Activities and Advocacy</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color);">The School of
Biological Sciences at AIPH University in association with Microbiologists
Society, India (MBSI) recently celebrated World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Week (November 18- 24) with a series of advocacies and educational events. The
week was filled with activities designed to raise awareness about the critical
issue of antimicrobial resistance and to encourage the community to take
action.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">National Poster
competition (Theme: “</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Educate.
Advocate. Act Now.”<b>)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In celebration of
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, AIPH University is hosting an online
national competition to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
This event aims to educate participants on the importance of combating AMR and
to encourage proactive measures in the fight against this global health threat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Quiz Competition
on Antimicrobial Resistance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The week kicked
off with an exciting quiz competition that tested participants' knowledge on
antimicrobial resistance, its causes, and its impact on global health. Students
from various departments participated enthusiastically, showcasing their
understanding and learning more about this pressing issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Go Blue Social
Media Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In an effort to
spread awareness beyond the university campus, the School of Biological
Sciences launched the "Go Blue" social media campaign. Students and
faculty members shared informative posts, infographics, and videos on their
social media platforms, all themed around the color blue to symbolize the fight
against antimicrobial resistance. The campaign reached a wide audience,
sparking conversations and encouraging people to join the cause.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rangoli
Competition (Theme: “</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Educate.
Advocate. Act Now.”<b>) <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Adding a creative
touch to the celebrations, a Rangoli competition was held, where students
created beautiful and intricate designs using colored powders. The Rangolis
depicted various aspects of antimicrobial resistance, from the importance of
proper antibiotic use to the dangers of overuse and misuse. This event not only
highlighted the artistic talents of the students but also served as a visual
reminder of the AMR issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;
margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The week-long
celebration at AIPH University was a resounding success, bringing together
students, faculty, and the community to learn about AMR and combat
antimicrobial resistance. Through these events, the School of Biological
Sciences demonstrated its commitment to educating and empowering individuals to
make a difference in the fight against AMR.</span></p>